Singer-Songwriter
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With 13 records reviewed for this article from rock to hip hop to electronica, get ready to discover names that you might not have heard of before in Chris Brain or Katie Dey.
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What was supposedly a direct follow-up to 2002’s All Hail West Texas feels too grandiose compared to its predecessor’s crackly, modest charm.
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One of America’s greatest singer-songwriters finds strength in weakness through his meditative folk songs about love, loss, and forgiveness.
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A godsend in thinking about life, its tribunals, and all its natural beauties.
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Britain’s best Dorset singer-songwriter decides to ruminate on ageing and nature with her native dialect. The result is nothing short of magic.
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The Canadian singer-songwriter’s seventh album tackles nostalgia and grief in a marriage with mixed results.
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Fifty five years after its release, the Canadian poet/author’s debut as a singer-songwriter stands among the greatest lyrical records of all time.
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For all the sobering reality around the festive season, Scott Hutchinson’s heartbreaks give the Pogues a run for their money.
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Natalie Mering’s anticipated release makes up for its weak emotional impact through sharp production. (3.7/5)
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The mythic American band’s latest album is rather decent for an alt-country throwback, relying on Jeff Tweedy’s songwriting to carry itself. (3.2/5)
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